Program Senior Manager, AI Research Institute, Global Tax and Legal, 12 month FTC/Secondment Job description Connect to your Industry Global Tax & Legal deploys the right team of experts to address the ever-evolving needs of our businesses around the world. Our professionals deliver superior compliance and advisory insights and guidance (local and global) to support our businesses operating in singular or multiple jurisdictions. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity The Tax and Legal (T&L) AI Research Institute is a transformative initiative that will position Deloitte as the global leader in AI for the Tax and Legal industries. As Program Manager, you will be the key driver of this ambitious endeavor, working closely with the Chair and Governance Board to ensure the Institute's operations run seamlessly, its strategic direction is executed effectively, and its objectives are achieved. You will play a pivotal role in progressing the Institute's mission and delivering impactful outcomes. You will work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the Governance Board, Editorial Board, Advisory Board and Contributor Community, to ensure the Institute delivers high-quality, impactful content and initiatives. You will also play a key role in fostering collaboration with external partners, including academics, clients, and policymakers, to drive thought leadership and innovation in the field. As a Program Manager, you will:
• Work closely with the Chair, Advisory Board, Governance Board, and Contributor Community to interpret the Institute's ambitions and strategic direction, transforming them into actionable plans and ensuring their seamless execution.
• Take ownership of driving the Institute's initiatives forward, proactively identifying priorities, setting clear goals, and ensuring consistent progress across all workstreams.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and executional skills to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within scope, ensuring the Institute meets its objectives and milestones.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with the Chair, Advisory Board, Governance Board, and Contributor Community to foster alignment, effective decision-making, and shared accountability for the Institute's success.
• Anticipate challenges and implement practical solutions to overcome obstacles, ensuring the Institute remains on track to achieve its goals.
• Continuously monitor the Institute's progress, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring that all activities are aligned with the strategic vision and deliver measurable impact.
• Provide expert guidance and insights to the Chair and boards, offering recommendations and solutions to support the Institute's strategic priorities.
• Inspire and motivate the Contributor Community and other stakeholders to actively engage with the Institute, driving the creation of impactful content and initiatives.
• Take a hands-on approach to ensure that ideas and strategies are translated into tangible outcomes, maintaining a focus on delivery and results. Connect to your skills and professional experience You should have strong experience in most of the following:
• Proven experience in program management at a senior level, preferably within a professional services or research environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and geographies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex initiatives.
• The ability to interpret strategic ambitions and translate them into actionable plans that drive measurable impact.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain momentum.
• Knowledge of AI and its applications in the Tax and Legal industries is highly desirable.
• Experience in content creation, editorial processes, or thought leadership initiatives is a plus.
• Self-starter with high personal motivation, a passion for continuous professional development, and a commitment to delivering excellence. Connect to your business - Enabling Functions Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "Everyone at Deloitte builds relationships with their peers and puts in effort to get to know one another, making the work more enjoyable." - Deloitte Employee Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at WPFULL SLICSS BAGLOB LOCOFFICE